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<p>There was also evidence PRG/white clover swards emitted less nitrous oxide emissions.</p>

farming

Could two be better than many when it comes to sward species?

Multi-species swards typically include PRG, cocksfoot, Timothy, red and white clover, chicory and plantain herbs

<p>The home of Maureen Folan in Connemara which had its roof blown off from the winds during Storm Éowyn. Ms Folan, 74, has told of how she is facing homelessness. File photo: Eamonn Farrell / © RollingNews.ie</p>

comment-analysis

Hans Zomer: We need new skills to cope with this changing world's extreme weather

<p>All Irish species listed in the EU's Habitats Directive, including bats, are protected by the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011-2021. Picture: Noel Marry</p>

spotlight

The data centre, the bat, and the High Court decision

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Dire distress flag signal — will environmental publicity stunt be heeded?

Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Tough choices on vital services as families forced to foot the bill

Daddy long legs mosquito swarm in England

outdoors

Insect population collapse and why it matters now

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Fionn Ferreira: Microplastics are even worse than we believed — it's time to act

Tiny plastic particles increase antibiotic resistance and pose a dire threat to ecological and human health. It’s time to act

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Brian Ó Gallachóir: Gas infrastructure is needed while we wean off fossil fuels

Brian Ó Gallachóir: Gas infrastructure is needed while we wean off fossil fuels

The granting of planning permission for a new gas power plant in North Kerry has had mixed reactions. It's necessary, for now, but only if it's used to wean us off fossil fuels safely, writes Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Blue Headed Wrasse ore Bluehead Wrasse, thalassoma bifasciatum

Some like it fluid: The animal kingdom's wildest sex changes

So, what’s the deal with animals swapping sexes? Why do they do it and what can we learn from it? Let’s take a closer look at some of nature’s most interesting identity changes...

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Designer Group wins Celtic Interconnector contract

Designer Group wins Celtic Interconnector contract

Key contract is signed for landmark initiative creating the first direct electricity link between Ireland and France

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Climate change in 2024 hits ‘irreversible’ levels as global temperatures break new records

Climate change in 2024 hits ‘irreversible’ levels as global temperatures break new records

Experts warn that Ireland’s critical infrastructure is vulnerable to the ever-increasing impacts of extreme weather events like the recent Storm Éowyn

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Matt Murphy's extraordinary legacy on Sherkin Island will serve marine Ireland well

S Matt Murphy's extraordinary legacy on Sherkin Island will serve marine Ireland well

The work of the committed environmentalist, outspoken critic, and risk-taking entrepreneur at Sherkin Island Marine Station is crucial to understanding our marine ecosystem, writes Val Cummins

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025

Ireland’s infrastructure ‘unprepared’ for future Storm Éowyn-type events

Experts warn Ireland’s infrastructure is failing against extreme weather events and urge immediate government action to prevent future crises

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

'Mental health crisis' among young people living in countries worst affected by climate change

'Mental health crisis' among young people living in countries worst affected by climate change

Trinity College Dublin-led study found adolescents living in Madagascar, the fourth most climate change-affected country on earth, reported 'extremely high' levels of anxiety, depression, and climate change worry

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Cows and Windmill

Greenpeace secures court victory over Dutch nitrogen emissions

The court in The Hague ordered the government to meet its target of reducing the emissions to legally allowed levels in 50% of all affected nature reserves by 2030, or be fined €10m

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Quarter of households put wrong waste into recycling bin, survey finds

Quarter of households put wrong waste into recycling bin, survey finds

Also, almost two-thirds of waste placed in the general waste bin could have been segregated into the recycling or organic bin

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Aerial view over solar farm photovoltaic power station solar panels

Stephen Cadogan: The era of solar farms has truly arrived

In 2024, 11% of the EU's electricity came from solar, overtaking coal, according to industry estimates

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Rob Roy Glacier in New Zealand

Nature strives for balance: A rare glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak environmental outlook

How climate change is creating new peatlands in a New Zealand mountain

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Global sea ice hits record low as February becomes third-warmest on record

Global sea ice hits record low as February becomes third-warmest on record

Global sea ice hit an all-time low in February as Ireland recorded its 15th warmest winter since 1900

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

LNG tanker is passing by Singapore Strait.

Ciarán Brennan: Government is letting bills mount up rather than deal with climate change

Ireland faces an eye-watering €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets but the Government is prioritising short-term economic growth over environmental protections

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Anja Murray: Spring migration is tough enough — here's how we can help

Anja Murray: Spring migration is tough enough — here's how we can help

And volunteers are needed now for The Countryside Bird Survey... the data collected is how we track the changes in populations of our common and widespread birds over time

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Cork GAA club plants more than 120 trees in city-wide climate and biodiversity initiative

Cork GAA club plants more than 120 trees in city-wide climate and biodiversity initiative

St Vincent’s GAA Club joins Cork’s climate action by planting trees and upgrading lighting to support a greener future

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’

Micheál Martin also hit back at accusations that the Government is “rowing back” on its climate commitments

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Electric car charging - London

Ireland has urban-rural divide in attitudes to climate change, new survey shows

CSO data also shows massive rise in energy bills for Irish households since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

New wind farms to connect to power grid

Missing EU climate targets could cost Ireland up to a 'colossal' €26bn

The country stands out as the worst in Europe per capita on its pledge to reduce emissions by 2023, but a report has recommended a major investment in the energy grid, speeding up the roll out of electric vehicles, and supporting changes in farming practices

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Storm-hit Irish towns are taking climate action into their own hands

Storm-hit Irish towns are taking climate action into their own hands

Joyce Fegan speaks to two communities in Cork and Leitrim that are working to become more more self-sufficient, and looking at two villages in the Netherlands and Germany that have achieved independence from the powergrid

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

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Stephen Cadogan: EU industry gets green rule rollbacks — will farmers get the same?

The proposals, which need European Parliament and Council of the EU approval to become law, have given farmers hope for equally generous treatment when the agriculture commissioner's simplification package for the agrifood sector is announced later in the spring

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The headquarters of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

Donal Daly: Firms should stay focused on the benefits of sustainability

For decades, the EU has set the global benchmark for sustainability policy, and Ireland has been a willing supporter.

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Beaver at sea observing nature

Meet the planet’s most effective engineers (no planning permission required)

From the tiniest worms to charismatic beavers, the ability of nature’s engineers to modify landscapes, regulate water flows, and enhance biodiversity provides invaluable lessons for humans as we grapple with climate change and habitat destruction

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Read: The scientists' letter opposing imported US LNG

Read: The scientists' letter opposing imported US LNG

A group of prominent energy and climate scientists has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of his visit to the White House to urge him not to back down on Ireland's commitment to phasing out fossil fuel dependence

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025